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Good Books to Read Any Time

Averill, Esther -- THE HOTEL CAT
The New York Review Children's Collection has republished the classic Jenny's Cat Club Books. They are timeless and lovely stories. This is the first in the series. JF Gr. 2 - 3

Birdsall, Jeanne -- THE PENDERWICKS, A SUMMER TALE OF FOUR SISTERS, TWO RABBITS, AND A VERY INTERESTING BOY
Follow the fun adventures of the four sisters as they meet a new friend during summer vacation. A lively tale with an old fashioned style. JF Gr. 4 - 5

Gerstein, Mordicai -- CAROLINDA CLATTER!
A sleeping giant turned into mountains. A little girl who loves to sing. Will the giant win the moon's heart? JP Gr. 2-3

Haddix, Margaret Peterson -- DOUBLE IDENTITY
Bethany is suddenly dumped at an aunt's house. She's never met her before. Her parents leave her with no explanations. It seems there was a girl who lived long ago ... a girl just like Bethany in nearly every way. JF Gr. 5 & up

Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds -- BOYS ROCK!
The 11th in a series of books about the Hatford boys and the Malloy girls. Do the boys really rock? JF Gr. 4 - 5

Umansky, Kaye -- THE SILVER SPOON OF SOLOMON SNOW
When 10-year-old Solly Snow learns that he was left on the Scubbins' doorstep as an infant, he immediately sets off to find his true parents. His only clue is a silver spoon found in a pawn shop. The short chapters are chock-full of twisty turns and great adventure. JF Gr. 3 - 5

Vande Velde, Vivian -- THREE GOOD DEEDS
Feathers, that's what were striking him all over ... thousands of them. Suddenly a wind knocked him down. He tried to cry out but the only sound was a loud HONK. Was it possible???? JF Gr. 4 & 5

Warner, Sally -- NOT-SO-WEIRD EMMA
Name-calling can be hurtful as Emma and her friends find out when everyone gets into the fight. Gr. 2 & 3